Saudan Couloir Race Extreme

Results

The event takes racers down the Saudan Couloir, a double-black run on Blackcomb Mountain that’s been called one of the “9 Most Terrifying Ski Slopes in the World.” The race and run are named after Swiss extreme skier Sylvain Saudan, nicknamed the “skier of the impossible.” The race, which started back in 1987, is a festival highlight, bringing out the legends of ski racing, big mountain pros, and a healthy dose of amateur skiers who aren’t afraid to charge down 2,500 vertical feet of thigh-burning Hell.

Registration

Registration Deadline: Monday April 9th, 2019 at 5:00pm PST (unless race sells out in advance)Entries are non-refundable or transferable once registration closes (even in the case of injury or illness).

ClassesPro Ski | MENPro Ski | WOMEN*Entrants will be required to apply for Pro status by providing a Competition History Bio.Running order for pros will be randomly drawn within the class. Pros will run first.

Running order for Amateur Age Classes will be random within each Class and the Classes will start as follows: Women 50+, Men 50+, Women 19-49, Men 35-49, Men 19-34We reserve the right to adjust age classes according to registration numbers.

Eligibility:Participants must be 19 years of age as of April 12, 2019.

Racer Check-in Thursday April 11, 4:00-6:00pm – Whistler Conference CentreHere you will receive race rules, event information and your race bib. It is here that you can confirm personal information so it is critical that you are present. If you know ahead of time you cannot make it during those times due to travel arrangements etc., please contact WB Events at 604-905-2039.

TrainingOn course training is not available. If we do not race on April 12, registered athletes wearing bibs will be allowed to inspect parts of the course as conditions allow. GateBuster training days are available in the weeks prior to the event. Check whistlerblackcomb.com for more information.

Race Day Friday, April 12 7:30am-8:30am Late Check in – Whistler Conference Centre9:30am-10:15am Parts of the course will be open for inspection, conditions permitting. Bibs must be worn with number clearly visible at all times on and around the Course. The course is on Couloir Extreme accessible from the 7th Heaven Chair. Exact route to be announced closer to race date10:35am Course Sweep leaves start to clear the course10:45am Forerunners start – all competitors must be off the course at this time.11:00am Race Start Time. Racers will run in bib number order. Start interval is 1 minute.

Awards Party Saturday April 13, 2019, 6:30pm Awards and draw prizes for those in attendance. Tickets for a Buffet Dinner are included for racers. Guests are welcome – additional tickets will be available for purchase. Minors are welcome until 10pm.